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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1897
Page
2
A brief public notice from Wooster listing board or publisher names and dates. The readable fragments reference Wayne Cu and Pubileners with numbers 610 and 10, indicating catalog or filing identifiers.
A fragmented report details Captain Hoycutt DKA and a journey through Imappenings in Livers Sem iaphere Kires, noting boycotts, protests, and a tornado that swept through the county leveling structures in Hosville. It lists casualties and injuries, including Ray Bendley, Mrs. Haruer Matthewa, and Mrs. Watthews, with broader mentions of unroofed homes, collapsed churches, and widespread damage across Burdetta and nearby towns. The article also notes a passenger train incident near Gineks and lists United States Commissioners involved in an ongoing inquiry.
Brite a Complaint Good. The Mints of Indiana won in preliminary proceedings against Sho Vantaa Matree as the Attorney General filed suit for 2000 pounds alleging misappropriation of school funds. The entire Supreme bench overruled the demurrer, and the case proceeds to merits. Clarence Metarthy and Bliss Mary Fite were drowned attempting to ford Little Tatlan Creek near Georgetown as heavy rains swelled the stream. Railroad workers at the Chicago South Eastern shops in Lebanon struck for six months’ back wages. President Crawford said no change in pay. Yellow fever aboard the steamer Finanow prompted quarantine on arrival in New York. Gold finds reported near Colorado Springs attract attention for mining prospects. Daniel Reardon of Alliance, Ohio, shot by Officer Bradder and later died. manslaughter will be charged.
A massive fire destroyed the immigrant shelter at Ellis Island. Eyewitness accounts detail frantic efforts to save people as flames engulfed the building, with hundreds left homeless and a death toll still being tallied.
John Shriver, NY Mall and Kapriss correspondent, was found not guilty of contempt for questions to Benate courtu tutes regarding sugar tariffs and ton Mr Shriver, linked to witness Havremeyer and Searles of the American Sugar Refining Co., was discharged. Riverton K. Chapman convicted, one month jail. Judge Bradley ruled improper summoning and non pertinent questions. informant not pertinent, but raises question of newspaper witness privilege consistency.
A severe tornado swept parts of Kentucky and Indiana Friday morning, uprooting trees and destroying homes. In Louisville a woman and her young daughter perished, while a 14 year old boy died after a tree fell on a home near Irvington. At Monon the storm damaged the railroad, injuring several passengers and the conductor. Elsewhere two homes were blown down in Worcester, and the storm caused widespread damage including burned and collapsed structures across the region.
A severe quake rattled Assam causing widespread ruin. Roads, jails, hospitals collapsed and food stocks vanished amid looms of fresh shocks. Extensive damage across Bengal as rains worsen the crisis and traffic remains challenging. George Maswell, after twenty years at the International Bank of San Francisco, was discharged for violating bank conduct.
The article recounts a Cuban assault crossing a trestle, dynamited railroad lines, and troop injuries amid a Spanish retreat. It notes U S political moves on the Yemumal annexation treaty with votes grouped by senators, and mentions a former Denver official sentenced for embezzlement. It concludes with annexation treaty signing at the State Department by Secretary Sherman and Yemeni delegates.
Washington expects Spain to indemnify for Dr Ruewick mert murder, while Spain aims to show willingness to do right. The President plans patient diplomacy, delaying action to protect U.S. business interests, with a new Spain minister awaited and months likely before negotiations conclude.
Framped from Russia to San Francisco, Nastan von Rentgartner claims a 10 600 mile trek since 1894, crossing Asia on foot, sailing to Seattle, visiting Me Ge Gate City and Teheran, planning an Atlantic crossing to cover expenses while filing with Russian papers. Farmers profit from butter law shift. internal revenue, butter production, and tax impacts noted amid legislative debate. Butter makers face closures. Kansas City moves and Chicago machinery transfers cited. Butter murder trial ends with guilty verdict.
In Las Yourmas Pinar del Rio province Cuba a group of pacificas carrying papers from the Spanish commander were raided two women were carried off. Capture $260,000 in guard. A train carrying $250,000 in gold for Spanish soldiers was blown up by dynamite in Havana province. Insurgents seized the money.
The chart lists varied prices for cattle hogs and sheep across multiple markets. Prices include cattle 2.50 to 5.25, hogs 3.00 to 4.75, sheep 2.50 to 4.25, with grains such as wheat No 2 red 60 to 70 cents, corn No 2 24 to 30 cents, oats 17 to 24 cents, rye 34 to 50 cents, plus butter eggs and clover seed quotes across cities like St Louis Detroit Toledo Milwaukee and New York.
Debates in the Senate and House center on the sugar tariff schedule of the tariff bill. Fights erupt over reforms and provisions including a proposed ten million dollar tax base and Cuba policy as Congress weighs annexation questions and public buildings funding. The House advances relief for Greer County Oklahoma residents while political shifts flavor the tariff discussion and military matters.
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